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Russian Assault Intensifies on Vital Ukrainian City Pokrovsk

1/6/2025

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Russian forces have ramped up their assault on Pokrovsk, a vital city in Ukraine's Donetsk region, launching 34 attacks in just 24 hours to cripple supply lines. As the population dwindles to 11,000, troops focus on the southern outskirts to avoid urban warfare, while Ukrainian defenders retaliate with drones and precision strikes, showcasing resilience amid chaos.

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Russian forces have ramped up their assault on Pokrovsk, a vital city in Ukraine's Donetsk region, launching 34 attacks in just 24 hours to cripple supply lines. As the population dwindles to 11,000, troops focus on the southern outskirts to avoid urban warfare, while Ukrainian defenders retaliate with drones and precision strikes, showcasing resilience amid chaos.